This course focuses on addressing the safety of digital media environments by discussing the policies, practices, and partnerships needed to improve online safety in content creation, viewing, and sharing. The course covers topics such as harmful content, content moderation, the role of private platforms, responsibility, and the impact of regulations like Section 230. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in digital safety, online content regulation, and the intersection of technology and society. The teaching method involves presentations and discussions led by industry experts and thought leaders in the field.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Protecting the community
The dilemma
Harmful content
Why did YouTube suspend President Trump
Is YouTube taking action fast
What does it take to lift the ban
Why have advertisers returned to YouTube
Clients are concerned about their messages appearing next to harmful or dangerous content
Platforms need to do more
Should platforms regulate themselves
The power of private platforms
Responsibility
Content moderation
How quickly content is removed
How are advertisers monitoring social media
Social media boycott
Section 230
Should Section 230 be repealed
What would happen to YouTube if Section 230 were repealed
What would happen to the internet if Section 230 were repealed
Taught by
World Economic Forum
